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- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
- Experience of managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
- Broad knowledge of General Practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Clear and polite telephone manner.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products.
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and take initiative.
- Team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to problem solve, with a strong solution focused approach.
- Experience of using EMIS.
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Minor Ailments Certification
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
- Experience of managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
- Broad knowledge of General Practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Clear and polite telephone manner.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products.
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and take initiative.
- Team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to problem solve, with a strong solution focused approach.
- Experience of using EMIS.
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Minor Ailments Certification
Job summary
Chorley Together Primary Care Network are seeking an experienced, forward thinking and enthusiastic Clincial Pharmacist to join the team at Dr Dawoud's Surgery on a part time basis. If you're an independent prescriber and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the role for you.
Should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date than advertised. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Applications by CV to Janine Melia, Practice Manager at janine.melia1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, medication reviews for care home patients, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations processes.
The post holder will also provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
About us
Formed in May 22, Chorley Together PCN consists of six GP practices across the Chorley and Leyland locality and serves a population of approximately 38000.
Dr Dawouds Surgery is a semi rural practice located in Clayton- Le-Woods, Chorley with good motorway links and on site parking. You will work closely with their GPs (2 Partners and 1 Salaried), Social Prescribing Team, Mental Health Practitioner, GP Assistant, Care Co-ordinator and practice nursing and admin teams as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic and patient centred approach to care.
I nformal discussions and practice visits are welcomed. Please contact Janine Melia, Practice Manager, Dr Dawoud's Surgery janine.melia1@nhs.net.
Date posted
30 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0435-25-0001
Job locations
Dr Dawoods Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice
Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for Structured Medication Reviews
To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home
To provide advice and support for patients as required
Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice and network
Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice level
To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system
To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system
Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice
Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required
Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance
Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies
Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
Assist with QOF targets
In addition to the key responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:
Partake in audit as directed
Provide education on medicines for the clinical team
Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.
Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships
Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
Contribute to PCN work by meeting the requirements of the PCN DES
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice
Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for Structured Medication Reviews
To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home
To provide advice and support for patients as required
Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice and network
Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice level
To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system
To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system
Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice
Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required
Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance
Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies
Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
Assist with QOF targets
In addition to the key responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:
Partake in audit as directed
Provide education on medicines for the clinical team
Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.
Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships
Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
Contribute to PCN work by meeting the requirements of the PCN DES
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Withnell Health Centre
Address
Dr Dawoods Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Withnell Health Centre
Address
Dr Dawoods Surgery
652 Preston Road
Clayton-le-woods
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 7EH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.